9th El Gouna Tennis Open is played at renovated Tennis Club

El Gouna hosted the 9th Gezira El Gouna tennis open, this year played on El Gouna’s renovated facilities at the Tennis Club. The renovations were aimed primarily at improving the clay surfaces from their previous poor condition. 

Orascom contracted to bring in a specialized company to complete the work, which to everyone’s relief, was completed on time, days before the tournament.  Eight new clay courts with new nets were therefore added to El Gouna’s inventory. Moreover two hard courts are slated to be  built within the same enclosure. Unfortunately the white vinyl strips needed to delineate the lines of the court were being imported and did not arrive in time. White paint was used instead.

 This year saw 84 players play as doubles teams in 4 days of competition. At the end of the event the organizers and sponsors presented cash prizes, medals and trophies to the players, court staff and ball boys and girls  

On the last evening, a gala dinner was held for all participants at The Smokery on the new Marina, kindly hosted by Mr. Karim Henein and his staff, who provided guests with a sumptuous buffet and live entertainment  

The Tournament organisers and players would like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors of this year’s tournament : Allianz, Orascom Development (Shedwan), The Smokery, The Gezira Club and more. 

Ball boys and girls 

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